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215. Turn "Someday" Into Today: Ripples of Goodness Begin with You with Andy DeMeo
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Ever wonder why the world feels heavier than it should? In this refreshingly honest and hopeful episode, we meet Andy DeMeo, founder of Granite Goodness, who’s on a mission to spotlight the remarkable people quietly making communities better. Together, we explore how a simple shift in focus—from despair to possibility—can transform how we experience the world. This conversation is a warm reminder that progress is everywhere… if we know where to look.Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
05:20 – Why Warmth & Genius Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
07:53 – All Innovation Is Local (and That’s a Good Thing)
10:50 – How to Train Your Internet to Be More Positive
18:55 – Andy’s Personal Turning Point: Panic, Fear & Finding Purpose
33:13 – Why the World Is Awful, Better, and Can Be Even Better
46:10 – Break
48:29 – What Granite Goodness Actually Does
56:22 – The Media’s Fear Formula vs. Data-Driven Progress
01:14:00 – Final Thoughts: Human Potential & Spreading the Good
01:20:45 – Closing
224 episodes
Manage episode 478772700 series 3497921
Ever wonder why the world feels heavier than it should? In this refreshingly honest and hopeful episode, we meet Andy DeMeo, founder of Granite Goodness, who’s on a mission to spotlight the remarkable people quietly making communities better. Together, we explore how a simple shift in focus—from despair to possibility—can transform how we experience the world. This conversation is a warm reminder that progress is everywhere… if we know where to look.Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
05:20 – Why Warmth & Genius Aren’t Mutually Exclusive
07:53 – All Innovation Is Local (and That’s a Good Thing)
10:50 – How to Train Your Internet to Be More Positive
18:55 – Andy’s Personal Turning Point: Panic, Fear & Finding Purpose
33:13 – Why the World Is Awful, Better, and Can Be Even Better
46:10 – Break
48:29 – What Granite Goodness Actually Does
56:22 – The Media’s Fear Formula vs. Data-Driven Progress
01:14:00 – Final Thoughts: Human Potential & Spreading the Good
01:20:45 – Closing
224 episodes
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